FERRY SHUTTLE RTE
Carrying FERRY SHUTTLE RTE over GRAVINA AIRPORT F.T. I
KETCHIKAN AIRPORT, Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FERRY SHUTTLE RTE
The FERRY SHUTTLE RTE bridge in Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska carries FERRY SHUTTLE RTE over GRAVINA AIRPORT F.T. I. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 49.4 meters (162 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 348 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alaska bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FERRY SHUTTLE RTE compares
Live comparison across Alaska.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1998
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 49.4 m (162 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.2 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 348 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0176
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FERRY SHUTTLE RTE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare FERRY SHUTTLE RTE against other structures in Ketchikan Gateway and across Alaska. Alaska bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FERRY SHUTTLE RTE?
FERRY SHUTTLE RTE in Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FERRY SHUTTLE RTE inspected?
FERRY SHUTTLE RTE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 348 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FERRY SHUTTLE RTE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FERRY SHUTTLE RTE?
FERRY SHUTTLE RTE has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FERRY SHUTTLE RTE?
FERRY SHUTTLE RTE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is FERRY SHUTTLE RTE and does age affect safety?
FERRY SHUTTLE RTE was built in 1998, making it 28 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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